It looks to be the same type of product as a Better Bottle PET product and IME they work very well with no issues. I do find that being only 6 gallons instead of the 6.5 gallon bucket, head space can be an issue and definitely require a blow off tube!

I've primarily gone to only using buckets as I find them easier to deal with, head space is better and since I dry hop in primary, access is much easier as well as cleaning. I really don't care what my beer looks like fermenting:D

It looks to be the same type of product as a Better Bottle PET product and IME they work very well with no issues. I do find that being only 6 gallons instead of the 6.5 gallon bucket, head space can be an issue and definitely require a blow off tube!

I've primarily gone to only using buckets as I find them easier to deal with, head space is better and since I dry hop in primary, access is much easier as well as cleaning. I really don't care what my beer looks like fermenting:D

+1 on the size deficiency, at least for use as a primary...for that purpose, 6.5 or 7gal would be much more useful. I use a 7 gal carboy and a blowoff tube has never been necessary.As others will undoubtedly state. a bucket is the simplest solution. Really, I only continue using the carboy because I'm a stubborn bastard.

It looks to be the same type of product as a Better Bottle PET product and IME they work very well with no issues. I do find that being only 6 gallons instead of the 6.5 gallon bucket, head space can be an issue and definitely require a blow off tube!

I've primarily gone to only using buckets as I find them easier to deal with, head space is better and since I dry hop in primary, access is much easier as well as cleaning. I really don't care what my beer looks like fermenting:D

It looks to be the same type of product as a Better Bottle PET product and IME they work very well with no issues. I do find that being only 6 gallons instead of the 6.5 gallon bucket, head space can be an issue and definitely require a blow off tube!

I've primarily gone to only using buckets as I find them easier to deal with, head space is better and since I dry hop in primary, access is much easier as well as cleaning. I really don't care what my beer looks like fermenting:D

Which buckets are you using?

I use 6.5 gallon Ale Pails and true Blue pails that I get from my LHBS, $16.00 with a pre-drilled lid.

Brewer's Best wine fermenter buckets. They're just under 8 gallons, which lets me stay in plastic and not be limited by the size of Better Bottles. They're pre-drilled too, and I get them for under $20. I use Better Bottles for long term secondary on occasion for RIS, Barleywine, etc.

I started out using a bucket.Then moved to a glass carboy, till it broke.Then bought a couple Better Bottles. I have been using them for a few years and they do work just fine.Recently I bought a bucket, because I wanted an easy way to top crop yeast, and might start using them for all my beers.They are inexpensive, easy to clean, easy to move around, and easy to add dry hops or top crop yeast.

Another Better Bottle fan here. Extended soak tends to clean everything out for me. I also have a keg/carboy washer that I built for those really stubborn stains. I have mostly 6 gallon BB but do have a couple 5 gallon ones (from my silly secondary days), which did come in handy for mead and cider aging.

I always use a blowoff tube so the headspace issue doesn't affect me much.

They are hard plastic with handles built onto the sides. At just under 8 gallons, I have plenty of head space. The wide opening makes cleaning a lot easier than regular carboys. The spigot valve makes racking a breeze. They are a little pricey compared to regular carboys, but well worth the money in my opinion.

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They are hard plastic with handles built onto the sides. At just under 8 gallons, I have plenty of head space. The wide opening makes cleaning a lot easier than regular carboys. The spigot valve makes racking a breeze. They are a little pricey compared to regular carboys, but well worth the money in my opinion.

Wow! Those look awesome. I am going to have to look into those. Thanks for sharing.